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Programs & Services


Advanced Venous Access Service

A specialty service that assesses and inserts Peripherally Inserted Central Catheters to provide access for intravenous therapies including (but not limited to) hydration, antimicrobials, chemotherapy, and parenteral nutrition.

Provides services to people with long-term intravenous (IV) therapy such as:

  • assessment and insertion of Peripherally Inserted Central Catheters (PICC)
  • consultation
  • education
  • problem solving and resource for healthcare providers related to Cental Venous Access Catheters
    follow-up care and maintenance

Contact Details

Chinook Regional Hospital

Address
960 19 Street S
Lethbridge, Alberta
T1J 1W5
Telephone
403-388-6211
Fax
403-388-6284
Getting There

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Hours of Operation
Days of the Week

Monday
8:00 am - 3:45 pm

Tuesday
8:00 am - 3:45 pm

Wednesday
8:00 am - 3:45 pm

Thursday
8:00 am - 3:45 pm

Friday
8:00 am - 3:45 pm

Access
Service Providers May Include
registered nurses (RNs)
Eligibility

Provides services to adult patients only. Eligibility will be assessed in coordination and collaboration with the referring source.

Service Access

Healthcare providers should consult the Alberta Referral Directory for service referral information.


Wait Times

An estimated wait time will be provided at the time of appointment booking.

Service Languages
Interpreter/Translation services
Also Known As
Acronym
AVAS